Aviation recruitment in Turkey. B1, B2 and aircraft maintenance technicians, licence checked.
Through aviation recruitment in Turkey we find B1 and B2 licensed aircraft maintenance technicians, planning, technical records and quality specialists for maintenance organisations, airlines and suppliers in Turkey. We check licence category, type training and experience before you see a profile.
- Fee only on hire
- İŞKUR-licensed since 2011
- Reply within one working day
Companies that trust us
No release, no flight.
In maintenance organisations the bottleneck is the certifying technician: every open B1 or B2 position costs capacity in the hangar and on the line. Turkey has a large maintenance sector; the two big Istanbul airports, the bases in Ankara, Antalya and Izmir and the component shops serving them all compete for the same licensed technicians. Experienced technicians rarely look for a job, but they are open to a move when type, shift pattern and career path are explained properly.
Your advantages
- Licence checkedCategory, type and experience checked before you see a profile.
- Fast shortlistFirst suitable profiles usually within two weeks.
- One contactThe same consultant from opening the role to the first working day.
Aviation hiring: the usual way and ours
In aviation a good CV is not enough. Licence category, type rating, experience in an approved organisation and complete records decide.
The usual way
- No licence check“Experienced technician” says the profile. Which category, which type and how much experience in which organisation shows up only in the hangar.
- Generalist agencyRetail today, avionics tomorrow. Questions about types and modules land back with you.
- Missing recordsExperience records, training certificates and references turn out incomplete at offer stage, and the start date slips.
- English assumedNobody checks in advance whether the technician reads maintenance manuals and task cards in English and documents reliably.
How we work
- Records checkedExperience records, training and references complete before the offer.
- Interviews that know aviationTechnical screening by type, module and kind of work.
- English testedEnglish for manuals and records is tested in the interview.
- Direct searchWe approach experienced technicians who are not looking.
Four job families in maintenance
We search by category, type and kind of work: line, base, engine and shop.
Licences, experience and selection
What to know when hiring aircraft maintenance staff in Turkey, as of 2026.
Licence categories: SHY-66 and Part-66
In Turkey the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM) issues maintenance licences under its SHY-66 regulation, which is based on the European Part-66. The category sets what a technician may certify; the type rating sets on which aircraft.
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| A | Release of simple line maintenance tasks, sub-categories A1 to A4 |
| B1.1 / B1.2 | Aeroplanes with turbine or piston engines, mechanical including structure and engines |
| B1.3 / B1.4 | Helicopters with turbine or piston engines |
| B2 | Avionics and electrical systems |
| C | Release of the whole aircraft after base maintenance |
Quellen: Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM) · Part-66, 66.A.30 (UK CAA Regulatory Library)
What experience is required
Besides passed module exams, Part-66 requires practical experience on operating aircraft. How much depends on prior training: a technician with recognised technical training or a Part-147 basic course needs fewer years. SHY-66 follows the same structure.
| Category | No prior training | Technical training | Part-147 course |
|---|---|---|---|
| A, B1.2, B1.4 | 3 years | 2 years | 1 year |
| B1.1, B1.3, B2 | 5 years | 3 years | 2 years |
For EASA-approved organisations
Some maintenance organisations in Turkey hold an EASA Part-145 approval besides their SHGM approval. Certifying staff there need an EASA Part-66 licence. Third-country licences are not converted into EASA licences directly; missing module exams are taken and experience is documented.
If you need EASA-licensed technicians we narrow the search accordingly; for candidates with an SHY-66 licence but missing EASA modules we show the gaps and a realistic timeline up front.
What we check before you see a profile
In aircraft maintenance, pre-selection saves months. Before an offer we check:
- Experience records: a logbook or task records showing types, tasks and periods, confirmed by the organisation.
- Organisation and approval: where has the technician worked, and did these organisations hold an SHGM or EASA Part-145 approval?
- Type and kind of work: which types does the technician know in practice; line, base or engine shop?
- Training: are type courses and mandatory training such as human factors, EWIS and fuel tank safety current?
- English: good enough for maintenance manuals, task cards and records?
Line, base, engine: which role fits
Line maintenance calls for speed, troubleshooting under time pressure and shift work, often with B1 or A certifying privileges. In base maintenance teams work on heavy checks for weeks; technicians without certifying privileges are especially valuable here. Engine and component shops look for specialists with shop experience and manufacturer training. Employers who describe the role clearly from the start get better-matched profiles.
Civil aviation, placements within Turkey
This page covers civil aviation staff for employers in Turkey. For engineering roles in the defense and aerospace industry see defense and aerospace recruitment in Turkey, for technical roles outside aviation our recruitment agency in Istanbul.
In four steps
Records and technical check
Licence, records and English are checked, a shortlist follows.
Fees and model
We work on success: the fee is invoiced when the technician starts, based on the annual gross salary. Candidates pay nothing.
- Success feeOnly once a hire is made, depending on the role and the annual gross salary.
- Free for candidatesAs an İŞKUR-licensed private employment agency we never charge candidates.
- Team build-upOne offer for a new base, hangar or season.
Lücke: Honorarsatz und Garantiezeit Personalvermittlung Türkei
Frequently asked questions
How does aviation recruitment in Turkey work with you?
We clarify category, type, kind of work and location with you. Then we approach licensed technicians directly, check licence and experience records and present a shortlist.
How much experience does a B1 technician need?
For B1.1 and B1.3 Part-66 requires two, three or five years of practical experience depending on prior training; for B1.2 and B1.4 one, two or three years. SHY-66 follows the same structure.
Do you also find EASA-licensed technicians?
Yes. For EASA Part-145 organisations we narrow the search to candidates with an EASA Part-66 licence; for candidates with missing modules we show a realistic timeline up front.
Can we hire technicians without certifying privileges?
Yes. In base maintenance and shops, aircraft maintenance technicians without certifying privileges work under supervision and complete their licence on the job.
Which cities do you cover?
Our office is in Istanbul. Besides Istanbul we run positions at bases in Ankara, Antalya, Izmir and elsewhere from here.
Do candidates pay for the service?
No. As an İŞKUR-licensed private employment agency we never charge candidates; the employer pays the fee.
Which technicians do you need?
Tell us category, type, headcount and location. Within 1 working day at the latest we reply with the market situation and a timeline.
More capacity in the hangar.
In a first call we clarify categories, types and the search plan.
